Travelling from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) to Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI): what you need to know
The timezone in Chiang Rai is UTC+7, which is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Hyderabad.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your HYD to CEI flight.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
If you want to tour a different city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Chiang Rai International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Don Mueang International Airport is a well-known stop between HYD and CEI.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) to Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)
Right now, Rs38,813 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Chiang Rai International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs84,866. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from HYD to CEI if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for your flight from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Chiang Rai International Airport.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from HYD to CEI.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Chiang Rai International Airport.
Handy information about Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, data shows 73.37% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Hyderabad. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 1 hour 50 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Chiang Rai International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near HYD:
Arriving at Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Chiang Rai International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CEI instead:
Grab a Chiang Rai International Airport rental car and explore Chiang Rai and beyond with your own wheels. Chic Car Rent, Drive Car Hire and Hertz are popular outlets you can book with here.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Chiang Rai International Airport around four weeks in advance.
Getting from Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to central Chiang Rai
Chiang Rai International Airport to the centre of Chiang Rai has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
When to fly to Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)
April is the most popular month for flights from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Chiang Rai International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Chiang Rai in February.
Before locking in your flight from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Chiang Rai International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Chiang Rai, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC to 41ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HYD to CEI in January. Average temperatures are between 12ºC and 30ºC then.
Explore more of Thailand
You've done Chiang Rai, now it's time to discover other parts of Thailand. Travel around 418 kilometres south-east to Udon Thani to tick off its must-visit sights. From Nong Prajak Public Park to Krom Luang Prachaksinlapakhom Monument and Chinesisches Tor, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Thailand, consider Chiang Mai, roughly 153 kilometres south-west of Chiang Rai. Doi Suthep, Kalare Night Bazaar and Wat Phra Singh are highlights.
